I can dunk a tennis ball - lol. This exercise would be awesome for someone who wanted to be able to dunk. I don't do much jumping or jump training, but if I did, I'm sure I could get to the point of dunking a basketball, since it's partly a learned skill. I'm 6 feet tall and 45 years old btw, so some would say "not bad for an old guy." ;)
@jwplater That would be a great intermediate step to work up to this, but the whole idea of having your back foot suspended is that it can't push off from a stable surface. That is what makes suspension training the highest intensity and best for proprioception, coordination and functional strength. This exercise is at least twice as hard and in my opinion, at least twice as beneficial as using a step, a stool or any other elevated stable surface.
yeah, that's what i thought too...but i just tried both ways. the suspended lunge totally killed BOTH of my thighs at once...even the suspended thigh gets a workout. it's gonna take some time to get used to this one! i'm thinking i might have to lunge on my right leg one day, left leg the next! seriously, it was THAT hard!
i take my hat off to you PJ...that was the hardest leg exercise i have ever tried (or failed at, depend how you look at it) :-)
this would be an excellent exercise for prepping for a ski trip
ultrakool 2 weeks ago
I can dunk a tennis ball - lol. This exercise would be awesome for someone who wanted to be able to dunk. I don't do much jumping or jump training, but if I did, I'm sure I could get to the point of dunking a basketball, since it's partly a learned skill. I'm 6 feet tall and 45 years old btw, so some would say "not bad for an old guy." ;)
xgym 1 month ago
Can you dunk?
DevinF1120 1 month ago
awesome, dude. ima do that 4real. it was great to see how you gave your all. inspiring
lunernova69 1 month ago
why not just use say a stair step? or a step stool?
jwplater 2 months ago
@jwplater That would be a great intermediate step to work up to this, but the whole idea of having your back foot suspended is that it can't push off from a stable surface. That is what makes suspension training the highest intensity and best for proprioception, coordination and functional strength. This exercise is at least twice as hard and in my opinion, at least twice as beneficial as using a step, a stool or any other elevated stable surface.
xgym 2 months ago
@jwplater
yeah, that's what i thought too...but i just tried both ways. the suspended lunge totally killed BOTH of my thighs at once...even the suspended thigh gets a workout. it's gonna take some time to get used to this one! i'm thinking i might have to lunge on my right leg one day, left leg the next! seriously, it was THAT hard!
i take my hat off to you PJ...that was the hardest leg exercise i have ever tried (or failed at, depend how you look at it) :-)
jimaldo64 1 week ago
Just use a chair or ur bed to put ur foot on if u don't have this contraption
klevdav 3 months ago
@klevdav Good idea. That would be less advanced because it isn't suspension training, but would be a good way to work up to this one.
xgym 2 months ago
Excellent
klevdav 3 months ago
LMAO
dukemanjapan 3 months ago
jesus…
Infidelchipmunk 6 months ago
LOL
MrRhyMan 10 months ago
im so gonna use it today with my client!
kanoc19 1 year ago
brutal. but definitely worth the investment.
ryanshort91 1 year ago
Ah. My personal favorite. Strap in and suffer.
crossman163 2 years ago
Come on PJ -
THE BEST leg exercise is Stair Climbing Sears (Willis) Tower multiple times. LOL!
dink65 2 years ago 2
Tru Dat Bro!
xgym 2 years ago
This guy knows his stuff. This is the best leg exercise !!!!!
markt714 2 years ago